BREAKING: FG Files 10-Count Terrorism Charge Against Three Men Over Oriire School Abduction
The Federal Government has filed a 10-count charge against three men over the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers…
Federal Government to Unveil 11 Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Projects in 2026
The Federal Government has announced plans to unveil 11 pharmaceutical manufacturing projects in 2026 as part of efforts to strengthen local drug production and reduce Nigeria’s reliance on imported medicines....
Nigerien Army foils terrorist attack in Tillabéri, destroys two kamikaze drones
The Nigerien Army has repelled an attack by an armed terrorist group in Bouloundjounga village, Tillabéri Region, Niger…
BREAKING: Andy Burnham Elected Leader of the Labour Party, Set to Become UK Prime Minister on Monday
Andy Burnham has officially been declared leader of Britain’s governing Labour Party, clearing the final hurdle before taking…
NDLEA declares ‘developers’ drug kingpin Nnamuka Uchenna, Ekechi Franklin, Nnamuka Ifeanyi and Emmanuella Chinoso wanted, freezes N9.8bn linked to syndicate
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has declared alleged drug kingpin Nnamuka Uchenna and three of his…
Ekiti indigene Daniella Owoeye, 2026 JAMB highest scorer, receives ₦1 million scholarship
Daniella Owoeye, an indigene of Ekiti State who emerged as the highest scorer in the 2026 Unified Tertiary…
SECURITY ALERT: Local reports indicate that a black helicopter was sighted over Egbe in Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State before flying towards the forest corridor connecting Yagba West with Danikun in Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State.
The reports allege that the aircraft is being used to supply armed groups operating across parts of Kogi,…
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BREAKING: Security Forces Rescue Abducted Students, Principal, NECO Official in Kogi – “They Are Hale and Hearty”
Security operatives have successfully rescued four persons abducted during an attack on a school in Odo-Ekina, Dekina Local…
Kunle Afolayan Denies Viral Loan Default Claim, Warns Bloggers Against Spreading False Information
Filmmaker Kunle Afolayan has dismissed a viral social media claim alleging that he defaulted on a ₦5 billion…
BREAKING: Gbajabiamila Files N15bn Defamation Suit Over Alleged N27.3bn Grant Kickback Claim
Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, has filed a N15 billion defamation suit against Prince Adeniyi…
Police Foil N22m Kidnap Plot, Arrest Two Togolese Nationals in Kwara
The Kwara State Police Command has foiled a N22 million kidnap and extortion plot, leading to the arrest…
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Kogi Governor Rallies Security Forces to Rescue Abducted Students, Teachers in Dekina
Kogi State Governor Usman Ododo has mobilised security agencies for an intensified rescue operation following the abduction of…
Senate Leader Demands Constitutional Protection for State Police Funding: “It Must Be First-Line Charge”
Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele has called for the funding of the proposed state police services to be established…
Police Bust Railway Vandalism Syndicate in Oyo, Recover N200m Stolen Tracks
The Oyo State Police Command has arrested three suspected railway vandals and recovered stolen rail tracks valued at…
BREAKING: Tinubu’s Economic Miracle: Nigeria’s Foreign Reserves Hit $51.86 Billion, Highest in 17 Years – Surpasses CBN Target
Nigeria’s foreign reserves have climbed to $51.86 billion, marking their highest level in more than 17 years and…
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Column: Class Will Always Take Care of Its Own. By Bolarinwa Ayoola
A few weeks ago, I participated in a discussion on a WhatsApp group dedicated to political discourse. The…
OPINION BY JAMIU AJIBOYE OWOLABI: S.L. Akintola: A Victim of Military Coup
“Yoruba Ronu” is a powerful phrase that has travelled across generations in Yorubaland. It is both a warning…
Trump Approves Free Entry for Americans to Over 110 Tourist Sites in 2026 Under ‘America-First’ Policy
December 7, 2025By Ayinde Adeleke U.S. President Donald Trump has approved a new entry-access policy that will grant…
OPINION BY ADEMOLA ADEKUSIBE: How Other Regions Are Quietly Arming Themselves Due To The Southwest’s Economic And Political Influence
By Ademola Adekusibe In Nigeria today, calamity has become an almost constant companion. Violence, abduction, and terror are…
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DAWN Commission Partners EOYNA to Drive Diaspora Investment into Southwest
The Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) Commission has entered into a strategic partnership with Egbe Omo Yoruba…
Dangote Refinery Slashes Petrol Gantry Price to N1,175 Per Litre
The Dangote Refinery has reduced its petrol gantry price to N1,175 per litre, a move expected to ease…
Ondo State Set for Industrial Revolution as Dangote Unveils Nigeria’s Biggest Industrial Free Trade Zone
By Ademola Adekusibe15 June, 2026 The President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has reaffirmed plans to…
Banks to deduct 7.5% VAT on transfers, PoS fees from January 19
By Ademola AdekusibeJanuary 15, 2026 Banks across Nigeria will begin deducting 7.5 percent Value Added Tax (VAT) on…
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NYSC Reform: Camps to Be Graded, Posting Algorithm to Consider Safety, Career Paths – Abah Reveals Key Details
Dr. Joe Abah, a member of the NYSC Reform Committee, has shared key details of the approved reform…
BREAKING 🇳🇬🎓: TETFund Approves N7.5bn Research Grants For 174 Projects Across Nigerian Tertiary Institutions
The Federal Government, through TETFund, has approved N7.5 billion in research grants for 174 projects aimed at boosting…
NUC Bans HND-to-BSc Conversion, Top-Up Programmes in Nigerian Universities with Immediate Effect
The National Universities Commission has directed all Nigerian universities to immediately stop admitting students into Higher National Diploma…
JAMB 2026 🎉📚: Yoruba excellence dominates 2026 JAMB top scores, with 5 of the top 10 highest scorers and 8 of the top 10 candidates selecting universities in the South West, reflecting strong regional academic performance tied to the Obafemi Awolowo educational legacy in Yorubaland.
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Argentina Stun England with Two Late Goals to Reach World Cup Final
Argentina came from behind to beat England 2-1 in a dramatic World Cup semi-final, with Lautaro Martinez heading…
BREAKING 🌍⚽: 9 of 10 African Teams Advance to the FIFA World Cup Round of 32, the Highest of Any Confederation
Africa leads all confederations with 9 of 10 teams reaching the Round of 32 at the FIFA World…
975 Career Goals for Cristiano Ronaldo – Still Rewriting History at 41
Cristiano Ronaldo continues to defy logic. At 41 years old, he has now scored 975 career goals for…
🚨👋🏼 Casemiro Bids Farewell to Old Trafford: “Joining United Was the Best Decision of My Life”
Casemiro will say goodbye to Manchester United today as his time at the club comes to an end.…
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BREAKING: Court Forfeits N8.9bn Properties, Jewellery, Exotic Cars Linked to Alleged Sanwo-Olu’s Mistress Aisha Achimugu
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the final forfeiture of properties, including jewellery worth N4.6 billion…
Court Sentences Kano Man to Seven Years for Advertising Cannabis on Social Media
A Federal High Court in Kano has sentenced 28-year-old Ashiru Idris to seven years’ imprisonment without the option…
Tinubu Approves Two Major Roads for Anambra – Soludo Hails President’s Commitment to South-East Rebuilding
Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo has announced that President Bola Tinubu has approved the design and procurement of…
Police Overrule Family, Order Autopsy for 26-Year-Old Nurse Found Dead at Umahi’s Country Home
The Ebonyi State Police Command has ordered an autopsy for a 26-year-old nurse whose body was discovered at…
BREAKING: Kano Hisbah Bans Movie Downloading, Sharing on Mobile Phones
The Kano State Hisbah Board has banned the downloading and distribution of movies through mobile phones across the…
EXCLUSIVE: “They Cooked Rice for Us, Covered Us with Nylon When It Rained” – Released Oriire Abductee Recounts 56-Day Ordeal
Ridwan, one of the 39 pupils abducted from schools in Oriire Local Government Area, Oyo State, has recounted…
EXCLUSIVE: Toyin Falola Calls for Integration of Indigenous Ecological Knowledge to Combat Climate Change
Renowned historian Professor Toyin Falola has urged Nigerian policymakers and academic institutions to embrace indigenous African environmental knowledge…
Governor Ododo Elevates Olu of Apata to First-Class Status, Honours Monarch’s Role in Peace and Development
Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State has approved the elevation of the traditional stool of HRH Oba…